πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA vs πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· Costa Rica – Gold Cup 2025 Quarterfinal Match Report

 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA vs πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· Costa Rica – Gold Cup 2025 Quarterfinal Match Report


πŸ“… Date: June 29, 2025


🏟️ Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota


⏰ Time: 7:00 PM ET






⚽ Match Summary:


In a thrilling and hard-fought battle, the United States secured a dramatic victory over Costa Rica in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. After a 2–2 draw in regular time, the USMNT triumphed 4–3 in the penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Matt Freese emerging as the hero.





πŸ₯… Goal Scorers:


Costa Rica:


Francisco Calvo (24’)


Alonso MartΓ­nez (65’)



USA:


Diego Luna (34’)


Max Arfsten (75’)







🧀 Penalty Shootout Result:


USA 4 – 3 Costa Rica (Penalties)



Matt Freese saved three penalties, delivering an outstanding performance that earned him the nickname "Brick Wall" from ESPN and MLSsoccer.





πŸ“Š Match Statistics:


Category USA Costa Rica


Possession 56% 44%

Shots on Target 8 6

Total Shots 14 10

Corners 7 4

Fouls 11 13






πŸ” Match Analysis:


The USMNT showcased resilience and composure despite fielding a relatively young squad.


Costa Rica started strong but couldn’t hold the lead against USA's pressure.


Diego Luna and Max Arfsten displayed excellent attacking instinct.


Matt Freese’s goalkeeping proved decisive in the penalty shootout.






πŸš€ What's Next?


The USA advances to the semifinals, where they will face Guatemala on July 2, 2025.

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